B16A turbo advice

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Originally Posted by vti-2";p="113430

You can run 6-8psi daily on stock internals if you drive the car hard. Hell, you can even run upto 10psi on stock internals but you can't really abuse (drive too hard) on that much boost.

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An HKS 2.6mm headgasket solves this... (New CR is 8.45:1)
For those who like to nut things out themselves, the HKS part number is 2301-RH012.
Though they're not cheap, the gasket route is a hell of a lot cheaper than forking out for pistons & rods if you're only after 180kw @ the wheels @ 16psi boost.
Only must for high boost applications is addressing thermal management...
Oil cooler is a must for engine longlivety & 2 SPOON parts...
That is a low temp themostat & a low temp themo fan switch...

Regarding piecing together your own kit...
This does have it's merits but be mindful of sicking to your end goal & not continually moving the goal posts on yourself...
That is, make up your mind & stick to it....
Cheers

Adrian

thinkin of boostin now richo. when we get em done we'll hafta have round 2 :)

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Originally Posted by Mr. Focus

thinkin of boostin now richo. when we get em done we'll hafta have round 2 :)

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lol. sounds good. :lol: . mines gonna be about another 6 months though id say :roll: . what bout yours?

about the same. just found out my bushes are FUBAR!!! not good for braking at speed. but the boost project is still there!!!

u can always go the AVO bolt on kits, mate just did it, and got 135kw's at the wheels on 9psi on a B16a2

go with BLKCRX's advice... but not every1 has $45+k to spend on their cars :lol:

but expect 10k for a low boost setup including hondata and new exhaust, new seals etc etc

MR-VTEC, and Mr. Focus please keep your replies related.

Although I see where James is coming from there isn't always a need to go custom. If you are technically minded and can do your own maintenance on your car, there is no reason why you can't go for a turbo kit (such as greddy or Trust) which should see you without any problems on 6-7psi. If you want to go for more boost and upgrade internals then I would suggest custom but for a street car with mild boost, there is no reason a kit won't suit your application.

All i'm trying to say is that if you want to turbo a honda, custom isn't the only solution.

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Originally Posted by wynode

All i'm trying to say is that if you want to turbo a honda, custom isn't the only solution.

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10k for a low boost setup only makine 135 kws? awesome! *insert sarcasm*

yeah for 10k i would be expecting alot more than 135kw at the wheels.

same as above.. poor stuff..

check this site www.hipowerracing.com/honda.html these engines are UNBELIEVABLE!!! :eek: The JUN / CAM stroked B16B making aprox. 278hp at wheels!!!! and still N/A!! :thumbsup: forget the turbo and get something like this...they can build you a custom engine if you want to. keep the tru honda spirit alive and go n/a. :p

i know your prob goint to say "oh keep this on topic" or whatever....and yeh this is a forced induction forum....but why would u go forced with n/a motors like these??!! u'd be spendind similar sort of money anyway. these engines are TRUE engineering EXCELLENCE!!